November 2023

BCSS Provides Fundamental Marine Logistics Support in Pioneering Deep Learning Framework for Marine Mammal and Bioacoustic Research – New Publication Now Out

BCSS is pleased to have collaborated with the Deep Voice Foundation (N. Bressler, M. Faran, A. Galor, M. M. Michelashvili, T. Nachshon, and N. Weiss) and facilitated a data acquisition expedition for the development of Soundbay, an open-source Python framework designed to facilitate bio-acoustic and machine learning research. Soundbay allows researchers to harness deep learning-based […]

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A Deep Dive into the Bazaruto Archipelago’s Geomorphology, History and Megafauna: Kristin Zunino’s Storymap

Other / By Iris Uijttewaal

Kristin joined the BCSS field station in September last year, staying for several months while she completed her dive master course, assisting Diving Manager Mauro Jije with everyday operations. Through the Scientific Training Program and being amidst knowledgeable scientists and environmentalists, she found a love for the Bazaruto Archipelago, its community and environmental awareness. Her

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November Update: A Fantastic Humpback Whale Season, Unusual Krill Stranding and Unique Wildlife Encounters

Update / By Iris Uijttewaal

Article: Unveiling the intricacy of the humpback whale migration The BCSS station monitors the Mozambique Channel continuously, recording all animal encounters, of which nine cetacean species. Over the last five years, more than 6000 animal recordings can be found in the database – of which more than one thousand are migrating humpback whale sightings. The

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Wildlife Highlights: Hammerheads, Manta Rays and Humpback Dolphins

Update / By Iris Uijttewaal

With a harlequin snake eel sighting leaving the team in sheer excitement, the last few months were dotted with incredible wildlife encounters. Divers were greeted by inquisitive humpback whales cruising through the archipelago, while underwater sharks and ray species hovered over colourful coral reefs. While out at sea, the team recorded every wildlife sighting –

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